Youth Worker & Youth Specialist (Residential)

Boys' Town; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Singapore is looking for a dedicated individual to supervise residents and ensure their well-being. Responsibilities include close supervision, engaging residents in activities, and monitoring sick residents. The ideal candidate should possess an O level/Nitec/Diploma and demonstrate emotional maturity and good communication skills. The role requires shift work including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Possess good interpersonal, communication and written skills.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and genuine passion for working with young people.
• Display proactiveness in group discussions to enhance resident services.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision and accountability of residents.
• Motivate and engage residents to participate in the daily programme.
• Monitor the sick residents’ condition regularly.
• Ensure the Operations Centre is ready for the next Duty Officer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Emotional maturity

Education

O level/ Nitec/ Diploma

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide close supervision and accountability of residents, ensuring the residents’ well-being is taken care of during the day-to-day interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• To be attentive and look into the well-being of residents by being available and accountable for the residents’ whereabouts when on duty.

• To provide close supervision and maintain the residents' discipline in accordance with the daily programme.

• To motivate and actively engage residents to participate in the BT/daily programme.

• To monitor the sick residents’ condition on a regular basis.

• To carry out any administrative work (timely and accurate event as in Duty Officer’s reports).

• To ensure that the Operations Centre is operational and ready for the next Duty Officer.

• To maintain the discipline of the boys in consultation with the Executive Director, the Head of Residential Services, and other members of senior management.

• To participate actively and take ownership of primary/secondary portfolios assigned by Head, Residential Services.

• To support the implementation of the relevant model of care/ services in accordance with the needs and profile of the residents.

• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• O level/ Nitec/ Diploma

• Able to work on rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays.

• Able to work independently and in a team, possess good interpersonal, communication and written skills.

• Demonstrate emotional maturity and genuine passion for working with young people.

• To display proactiveness in group discussions in enhancing the services provided to the residents.